Geringer Global Travel also offers a five-star package starting at $2,935 per person, double occupancy. The journey begins in Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and undoubtedly the grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. During the first two days, guests will visit some of Sri Lanka’s oldest Buddhist shrines in Anuradhapura and Mihintale, a mountain park believed to be the meeting site where Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE. En route to Habarana the next day, guests will climb to one of Sri Lanka’s eight World Heritage Sites, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and embark on a trekking tour at Hiriwadunna local village after lunch with a local family. On day four, guests will head to Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, to visit a wood-carving factory followed by an afternoon elephant safari at the Chena Cultivation.

On day five, guests will head to Kandy for an afternoon of sightseeing that includes the Tooth Relic Buddha Temple and a cultural dance show. Along the way, guests will visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, a World Heritage Site; Dambulla market, the largest vegetable and fruit market in Sri Lanka; and the spice gardens and batik factory in Matale. The next day, guests will visit the Pinnawela elephant orphanage, an orphanage, nursery and breeding ground known for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world, followed by a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for a first-hand introduction to the trees and plants that produce the special spices of Sri Lanka.

Moving on to Nuwara Eliya, a town surrounded by mountains and green tea plantations, guests will visit a tea plantation and factory known for the famous Ceylon tea. The next morning, guests will embark on an excursion to Horton Plains National Park and a soft trek to the world’s end cliff to witness the cascading Bakers Falls before an overnight stay in Yala. In Yala, guests take a jeep safari in Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka 's premier eco-tourism destinations and home to a variety of wildlife including Asian black bears, leopards and elephants. On day 10, guests will transfer to Galle. The Port of Galle, which illustrates the Dutch presence in Sri Lanka, has a relaxed atmosphere. Guests will have a day of leisure to enjoy the beaches along the coast. On the last full day, guests will head to Colombo, the trade capital and main seaport of Sri Lanka, for a tour of this fascinating city.

The price is valid until Dec. 31 and includes four- or five-star accommodations based on the hotels mentioned in itinerary; daily breakfast; transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle with accompanying English-speaking chauffeur; guide for one to six pax and an English-speaking guide for six and more pax; departure transfer to airport; all entrance fees as per itinerary; and government taxes (subject to change). Prices do not include international airfare, meals, insurance, gratuities, and personal expenses.

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